With summer in full swing, it tends to bring an influx of weddings and baby showers. If you find yourself being the recipient of gifts then it's time to sit down and write those dreaded thank you notes, but did you know there is a process to writing a thank you note? And it's not as hard as we sometimes tend to make it. I'm not the world's best at showing my gratitude, but when … [Read more...]

Yesterday was the much awaited release day for Love Comes In The Mourning, and I would be lying to you if I didn't tell you that it came with a certain high but then also a low.
For every great review or congratulations, I sat on the edge of my seat, waiting, just waiting, for the negative to come. Yes, it's a pessimistic way to think- I know, but one thing I have learned in … [Read more...]

Ten years ago today, Mr. B. and I got married. In that time, we moved 5 times, owned 4 dogs, had 3 children, lived in 2 different countries, and have had 1 heck of a ride. It hasn't been all butterflies and rainbows, but it's been very real and full of love. He's taken care of me from the very first day we started dating 12 years ago and has provided a life for me so I could … [Read more...]

I was asked by a reader to write a post about my ideal reading space, and I accepted the chance. I've often thought about where I would love to read and when. For me, it's pretty simple. When I visualize myself having a reading binge, I'm on my sofa with a comfy blanket, a warm steaming cup of yummy coffee in hand, and outside... it's raining. Not crazy thunderstorm scare me … [Read more...]